IV News
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on recommendations to avoid harm associated with IV drips
Intravenous news: NICE report “Hospital patients who are seriously dehydrated or have other problems with their body’s fluid levels are having their lives potentially
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The Senate appears ready to move on a bill that aims to provide greater oversight to large-scale compounders
Intravenous news: Medpage Today report “The Senate appears ready to move on a bill that aims to provide greater oversight to large-scale compounders like the one at the
Researchers suggest how microorganisms respond to the disinfecting properties of silver nanoparticles
Intravenous news: Infection Control Today report “Researchers from University of New South Wales (UNSW) have cautioned that more work is needed
Updated RCN guidance sets out advice for nursing staff in the administration of red blood cells and other components
Intravenous news: The RCN has published the 3rd edition of Right blood, right patient, right time. RCN guidance for improving transfusion practice (2013). ”Blood
The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland publish guidance on the use of safety cannulae
Intravenous news: The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland report “The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its guidance to employers
The FDA identified 29 pharmacies for priority inspections that focused on their sterile drug production practices
Intravenous news: The FDA report “The agency recently took a critical look at our surveillance and enforcement approach to pharmacies that produce sterile drug
The AVA Foundation announces it has received $200,000 from the Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
Intravenous news: Infection Control Today report “The AVA Foundation announces it has received $200,000 from the Association for Vascular Access (AVA). This action
Announcement of availability of a Clinical Service Position in 3M Health Care supporting the I.V. Care product range
Intravenous news: 3M Health Care is inviting applications for this stimulating opportunity that may be of interest to clinicians with a background in infusion
UK Government policy on testing for HIV in patients lacking capacity to give consent following a needlestick injury to a healthcare worker
Intravenous news: Lord Turnberg asks Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy on testing for HIV in patients lacking capacity to give consent following a
The Statutory Instrument to implement the European Sharps Directive in the UK has been laid before Parliament
Intravenous news: The Statutory Instrument 2013 No. 645, Health and Safety: The Health and Safety (Sharp Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations 2013 has been laid
